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BREAKING
Max Verstappen wins chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix
Max Verstappen secured his first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, overcoming significant delays and challenging weather conditions. The race, which featured heavy rain and a late retirement from George Russell, showcased Verstappen's dominance as he converted pole position into a commanding win.
PlanetF1
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Sun 4 Oct · 10:22 UTC
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via RacingNews365
Max Verstappen and Red Bull-Ford make F1 history: 'Incredible!'
Max Verstappen secured a historic victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix, marking the first win for Red Bull-Ford Powertrains in their debut Formula 1 season. After a chaotic race that included a lengthy delay and a late safety car, Verstappen managed to reclaim the lead after initially losing it at the start to Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. Verstappen expressed pride in the achievement, calling it 'incredible' to win in their first year with their own power unit. He highlighted the challenges faced during the race, including a lack of power at the start, but credited the team's strategy with the intermediates for their success. This win adds to Verstappen's impressive career tally, bringing him to 72 victories.
RacingNews365
Sun 4 Oct · 10:39 UTC
via Motorsport Week
Max Verstappen edges Mercedes out by winning wet-dry thriller at Sepang
Max Verstappen achieved his first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix held in Sepang, Malaysia. He started the race from pole position and managed to fend off competition from Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who finished in second place, while Lewis Hamilton completed the podium in third after overcoming early race difficulties. The race faced delays due to heavy rain, which led to strategic decisions regarding tyre choices. Verstappen's decision to start on Intermediate tyres proved advantageous as he navigated through the challenging conditions. Despite a sluggish start, he regained his position and ultimately took the lead, maintaining a significant gap over Antonelli to secure the win.
Motorsport Week
Sun 4 Oct · 10:30 UTC
via Autosport
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen wins chaotic race as Russell retires late on
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won a disorderly Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, clinching his first victory of the season, as George Russell’s title hopes dwindled further with a late retirement. After the race was delayed by an hour and a half due to dysfunctional software on a wet track, Verstappen outduelled both Mercedes to triumph as Russell was struck by a technical ... Keep reading
Autosport
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Sun 4 Oct · 10:29 UTC
via Motorsport.com
Five quick takeaways from Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Max Verstappen secured his first victory of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, ensuring Red Bull Racing avoided a winless year for the first time since 2015. Despite a chaotic start to the race, Verstappen showcased his pace, overtaking rivals and demonstrating the effectiveness of Red Bull's final upgrade package of the year. George Russell's title hopes took a significant hit when his Mercedes suffered an engine failure just before a safety car restart, leaving him unable to compete for points. Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso's top-10 finish marked a positive outcome for Aston Martin, while Mercedes continues to assess the impact of its new aero package after an inconclusive performance in challenging conditions.
Motorsport.com
Sun 4 Oct · 10:24 UTC
via RacingNews365
Max Verstappen takes historic Bahrain victory as George Russell title hopes extinguished
Max Verstappen secured a historic victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix, marking the first win for Red Bull Powertrains. The race faced significant delays due to heavy rain, and chaos ensued during the formation laps, with several cars, including Lewis Hamilton's, stopping on track. Ultimately, Verstappen maintained his lead after the race resumed under green flag conditions. George Russell's title hopes were dashed when he suffered a late retirement due to a power unit issue. Kimi Antonelli finished in second place after overtaking Russell on track, while Hamilton managed to recover to third place. The race highlighted the unpredictable conditions and strategic decisions that shaped the outcome, with Hamilton's choice to stay on slick tyres initially costing him positions.
RacingNews365
Sun 4 Oct · 10:23 UTC
via the-race.com
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia race result
Max Verstappen secured his first victory of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, ensuring Red Bull Racing avoided a winless year for the first time since 2015. Despite a chaotic start to the race, Verstappen showcased his pace, overtaking rivals and demonstrating the effectiveness of Red Bull's final upgrade package of the year. George Russell's title hopes took a significant hit when his Mercedes suffered an engine failure just before a safety car restart, leaving him unable to compete for points. Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso's top-10 finish marked a positive outcome for Aston Martin, while Mercedes continues to assess the impact of its new aero package after an inconclusive performance in challenging conditions.
the-race.com
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Sun 4 Oct · 10:22 UTC
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2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia results - Sepang International Circuit
Check out the full results from the 2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, at the Sepang International Circuit.
RacingNews365
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Sun 4 Oct · 10:20 UTC
Wikimedia Commons · Yu Chu Chin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Max VERSTAPPEN leads the Race at Kuala Lumpur
Max VERSTAPPEN takes the lead from Kimi ANTONELLI — live from Kuala Lumpur, Bahrain.
Pit Lane Daily Editorial
Sun 4 Oct · 09:01 UTC
Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Oscar PIASTRI leads the Race at Kuala Lumpur
Oscar PIASTRI takes the lead from Max VERSTAPPEN — live from Kuala Lumpur, Bahrain.
Pit Lane Daily Editorial
Sun 4 Oct · 08:38 UTC
via RacingNews365
Bahrain Grand Prix start delayed by heavy rain
The start of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia has been delayed due to torrential rain and thunderstorms at the Sepang International Circuit. The FIA confirmed the postponement as teams were preparing on the starting grid.
RacingNews365
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Sun 4 Oct · 06:45 UTC
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Lewis Hamilton shares plan to fight Max Verstappen in 'different ball game'
Lewis Hamilton is set to compete against Max Verstappen at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, where both drivers secured the front row for the race. Hamilton qualified second, three-tenths of a second behind Verstappen, and is focused on maintaining pace with the Dutch driver during the 56-lap race. Hamilton highlighted the challenges posed by the Sepang International Circuit, particularly the abrasive track surface and oppressive temperatures. He emphasised the need for effective tyre management, stating that the race conditions will be significantly different from qualifying. Despite the challenges, Hamilton expressed optimism about his car's performance and his ability to keep up with Verstappen.
RacingNews365
Sun 4 Oct · 04:30 UTC
via thejudge13.com
Max Verstappen gains unique tyre advantage after Red Bull strategy gamble
Max Verstappen has positioned himself strategically for the upcoming Grand Prix by altering Red Bull's tyre plan. He is the only driver in the top eight with a new set of every tyre compound, which provides him with significant flexibility during the race. After starting the weekend with two sets of C4 soft tyres, Verstappen decided to conserve them rather than use them in practice, ultimately setting the fastest time in the opening session. In subsequent practice sessions, Verstappen adjusted his strategy by testing medium tyres but found them lacking compared to the softs. This led to a decision to preserve additional soft tyres while gathering data on harder compounds. As a result, Verstappen's unique tyre allocation could be advantageous if race conditions change unexpectedly, allowing him to adapt his strategy more effectively than some of his rivals.
thejudge13.com
Sat 3 Oct · 23:26 UTC
via RacingNews365
Max Verstappen facing possible Red Bull error as F1 set end-of-season plans - RacingNews365 Review
Max Verstappen is potentially facing a significant strategic disadvantage due to a possible error by Red Bull Racing before the Bahrain Grand Prix. This situation has raised concerns about how it might affect his performance in the upcoming race. Additionally, Formula 1 has confirmed its plans for the 2026 season, which will conclude with a double-header in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, while keeping Imola as a backup option for the final race. This announcement comes amid discussions about various teams' performances and strategies leading into the season's end.
RacingNews365
Sat 3 Oct · 20:00 UTC
via RacingNews365
How Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton turned the tables on exposed Mercedes
Max Verstappen achieved his first pole position of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix, showcasing Red Bull's strong performance at the Sepang International Circuit. Lewis Hamilton qualified second, demonstrating the competitiveness of Ferrari, while Mercedes faced challenges, with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell starting fourth and eighth respectively. The qualifying session highlighted ongoing issues for Mercedes, who struggled to integrate a significant upgrade package. This marked the first time this season that no Mercedes car made it into the top three, raising concerns about the timing of their development changes and their impact on performance.
RacingNews365
Sat 3 Oct · 17:25 UTC
via gpfans.com
Max Verstappen delivers brutal putdown to Red Bull team-mate at Bahrain Grand Prix
Max Verstappen secured his first pole position of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix, finishing nearly three tenths ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Isack Hadjar, Verstappen's team-mate at Red Bull, qualified third, prompting Verstappen to make a light-hearted remark about Hadjar's lack of pole positions in his career. During the post-qualifying press conference, Verstappen reflected on the difficulty of ranking pole positions due to varying track conditions. He acknowledged that while he doesn't remember all of his poles, he encouraged Hadjar, suggesting that more would come in the future.
gpfans.com
Sat 3 Oct · 16:55 UTC
via f1technical.net
SRATEGY GUIDE: Did Leclerc and Verstappen put themselves under pressure with their tyre allocation?
Max Verstappen achieved his first pole position of the 2026 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton by 0.298 seconds. The Red Bull driver set his fastest lap of 1:35.130 during his final run, while Hamilton qualified second with a time of 1:35.428. Isack Hadjar, who initially placed third, will start further down the grid due to a five-place penalty, allowing Kimi Antonelli to take his spot on the front row. The race strategy is expected to revolve around tyre allocation, with Pirelli highlighting the importance of the Hard compound. Both Verstappen and Charles Leclerc have only one set of Hard tyres available, which may force them to adapt their strategies. Pirelli anticipates that a two-stop strategy will be the baseline for the race, with the potential for rain adding further complexity to the teams' plans.
f1technical.net
Sat 3 Oct · 16:08 UTC
via RacingNews365
Has Red Bull made a strategic blunder that could cost Max Verstappen in Malaysia?
Max Verstappen has only one set of hard tyres for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia — how costly could that decision prove to be for the Red Bull driver?
RacingNews365
Sat 3 Oct · 14:30 UTC
via f1oversteer.com
Hamilton's Bahrain qualifying lap impresses pundits
Lewis Hamilton's second-place finish in Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying has been described as a 'massive mic drop' moment, particularly in light of ongoing Ferrari rumours. David Coulthard noted that Hamilton's performance was remarkable, placing him alongside Max Verstappen on the front row for the race.
f1oversteer.com
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Sat 3 Oct · 13:00 UTC
via Motorsport.com
Kimi Antonelli reacts to Bahrain GP P3 starting position
Kimi Antonelli expressed surprise after learning he will start the Bahrain Grand Prix from third position. The Mercedes driver struggled during qualifying, finishing five-tenths behind polesitter Max Verstappen.
Motorsport.com
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Sat 3 Oct · 12:58 UTC
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